Mid-Weight Interior Designer

1508 London is a prestigious and high-end Interior Design Studio renowned for crafting exceptional spaces worldwide. We operate globally, with studios in London, Sao Paulo, LA, Miami, Singapore, Dubai, and Bangkok. The team at 15o8 specialises in crafting exceptional spaces worldwide.

Our design approach is far from formulaic or driven by a specific style. Instead, we derive inspiration from measured principles, history, geography, and the architectural vernacular to create designs of unparalleled value.

REPORT TO: Design Director

Key Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in design and execution of hospitality and residential projects spanning Stages 1 to 7.
• Execute design with creative flair and detail.
• Align designs with creative direction established by the Design Director, Project Lead or Senior Designer.
• Design in accordance with project expectations.
• Contribute to the drawing issues sheet, monitoring work and milestones.
• Conceptualise concept images, materials, and initial layout appraisals.
• Produce SketchUp visuals, 2D Photoshop renders, sketches, and images.
• Develop CAD drawings and schedules reflective of design intent.
• Create joinery drawings, details, and elevations consistent with design intent.
• Assist in overseeing mark-ups, attend workshops, and collaborate with suppliers.
• Support in the dressing and installation phase of a project.
• Understand stage deliverables and monthly invoicing.
• Monitor the Document Issue Sheet to ensure timely completion of allocated deliverables.
• Keep key stakeholders informed of progress or any issues.
• Attend key client presentations and take minutes whenever possible.
• Participate in workshops with the wider project team.
• Contribute to team meetings.
• Provide support to more junior team members.
• Initiate tasks and prepare for future assignments independently.

Desired Behaviours & Values

• Highly committed to 1508 with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive can-do attitude.
• Takes full responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Goes above and beyond expectations.
• Possesses excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Performs well under pressure with a keen attention to detail.
• Shows high effort levels, especially during deadlines.
• Must be willing to learn, meet deadlines, and take initiative.
• Must be team-oriented, excellent, refined and measured.

Requirements

• College-level degree required (interior design or related field),
• Successfully delivered projects covering Interior Design, FF&E Design and Procurement, ideally within hospitality or high-end residential.
• Breadth of industry knowledge, trends, events, and design accolades.
• Comprehensive understanding of RIBA Stages (Arch or ID or FF&E).
• Familiarity with suppliers, budgets (FF&E/ID), materials, and samples.
• Astute business and commercial understanding.
• Articulate and refined design ability and style.
• Experience required in:
• Interior design presentation
• Sourcing and documenting FF&E design
• Selection & documentation of interior architectural finishes
• Experience with AutoCAD, InDesign, SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, and hand sketching.
• Revit and 3D Rendering are a plus, but not required.

We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.